Along 130 miles of coastline, a whole host of family-friendly things to do in the Outer Banks can be found. Visitors can always find those activities expected in beach vacation towns, but the Outer Banks offers more than this due to its rich history and unique ecosystems.

Things to do in Baltimore with kids When you’re trying to decide what things to do in Baltimore with kids, the best person to ask is a local parent. Lucky for you, Alison Netzer from Five Family Adventurers has shared with us her favourite 15 family...

If you’re planning a family vacation to Hawaii, who better to give you the insider tips of which are the best kids activities in O’ahu, than a parent who lives there. Here are Casey Harkleroad from This is Our Happy Place rundown of the top 15 of things to...

Do your kids absolutely love LEGO and dream of visiting LEGOLAND? With eight LEGOLAND theme parks around the world, the question is, which one is the best LEGOLAND for you? Our LEGOLAND review will help you decide, with a rundown of the best rides and attractions at each theme park from families who’ve been there.

The hottest place on earth is not somewhere you would think would be a must see on a USA road trip in summer, but a visit to Death Valley National Park in California is so extraordinary, it’s worth the stop. There are plenty of things to do in Death Valley in one day. Take a look.

From North America to Russia, Australia to Europe and the Middle East, we have tracked down the world’s top dinosaur attractions for kids, thanks to the people who know best what kids love, parents. Let your kids discover enormous T-Rex skeletons, dinosaur footprints hidden along the shoreline, life sized state of the art creations and fossil digging at its best.

Adventures in the American South It is hard to believe that six months have flown by and our time in the USA has come to an end. We sit at JFK Airport in New York waiting for our connecting flight to Munich and reflect on our amazing adventures here and how much we...

Our family adventures in Costa Rica We had a fabulous time in Costa Rica on a nine-day beach and jungle adventure. I must admit I was a little afraid, as I had not researched it very well – rather a spur of the moment trip. Orren had to work, so it was just the boys...

Washington DC We went up to Washington DC last long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the sights. We visited the Mint, which the boys found fascinating, and had a tour of the Capitol Building. We learnt a lot about the immense pride the Americans have for their country...

Charlotte, North Carolina We made it safely to Charlotte, North Carolina and have spent the last few weeks settling into our little two bedroom flat, investigating our neighbourhood and meeting new people. We have been so fortunate that the boys are enrolled in...

Conversations from New York City What an amazing city of contrasts. Rich and poor; grunge, grot and exceeding beauty. Driving into the north of the city from Boston, I was amazed by the majestic homes you could see from the highway, with dry stone fences everywhere...

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HI, I’M NICCI

I’m the Founder and Editor of Travel with Boys, and mother to two energetic boys. In between the dirty clothes, endless cooking, and breaking up wrestling matches, I write about amazing places to discover with boys and how to keep sane doing it.

I want to help you overcome your challenges to travel, ease your fears and show you how worthwhile travel with boys really can be.